Prepare against Simone Rota
Italy · World #26,555 classical · FIDE ID 863688
Our database contains 145 games by Simone Rota, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simone Rota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone Rota before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,007 | 2,048 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,037 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,058 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 53 | 39 | 53 | 36.6% |
| As White | 74 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 71 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone Rota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone Rota's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 95.9% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rota usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rota usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Rota usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rota usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Simone Rota's chess games
All 145 games by Simone Rota in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 53 wins, 39 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,351 | 13th Crema Open | B23 |
| Jun 2010 | Silvano Saccona | 2,230 | 70th ch-ITA sf | D40 |
| Oct 2009 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,228 | ch-ITA sf 69th | B80 |
| Sep 2011 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,221 | 13th Crema Open | A58 |
| Dec 2009 | Nicola Garano | 2,189 | 30th Milan Crespi Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 1,836 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-ITA sf 69th | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,114 |
| Milan SSM Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,897 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Robecchetto Open A 19th | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone Rota's chess games?
145 games by Simone Rota, from Oct 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Simone Rota has played.
What does Simone Rota play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Simone Rota opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone Rota answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simone Rota play as White?
As White, Simone Rota's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone Rota play as Black?
As Black, Simone Rota most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Simone Rota's FIDE rating?
Simone Rota is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (May 2016).
How many games has Simone Rota played?
Our database contains 145 games by Simone Rota, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 39 draws, 53 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone Rota?
145 games by Simone Rota reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.